What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rotter's in river on Sunday for ages (7)" mean?

The definition is "ages". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAD (synonym of "Rotter's") + DEE (synonym of "river") + S (abbreviation of "Sunday"); definition: "ages" The answer is DECADES.

Rotter's in river on Sunday for ages (7)

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